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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC)
 
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its wider network of research institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa. 
 
The ARC-Agricultural Engineering (ARC-AE) seeks to appoint a highly, experienced and dynamic person to the following position in Silverton, Pretoria: 
 
RESEARCH TEAM MANAGER: IRRIGATION AND AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING 
 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
 Provide strategic leadership and management of the Irrigation and Agricultural Infrastructure Engineering Programme, 
 Establish and lead the research programme within the areas of interest and expertise in engineering as applied to agricultural problems, 
 Administrative functions leading to team building and mentoring of staff and young engineers and technicians, 
 Preparation and management of budgets and optimisation of external income, 
 Collaborate and interact with research teams across ARC to ensure broad application of existing engineering technologies, 
 Monitoring and evaluation of research and technology transfer with specialist engineers, as well as general project administration, 
 Acquiring and maintaining research equipment and technologies. 
 
 
Requirements:
 PhD in Engineering, Civil Engineering with emphasis on Irrigation and Agricultural Infrastructure Engineering or related discipline, or Professional Engineer at equivalent level, 
 (5) five years post-PhD research experience and technical background in advanced engineering technologies applied to agricultural problems, 
 Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or evidence indicating registration could be granted, 
 Proven record of research journals/publications, 
 Managerial experience with excellent interpersonal and administrative skills, 
 Marketing and negotiation skills to secure external funding, 
 Significant experience in postgraduate student supervision and research team leadership. 
 
Enquiries: Dr M Maila, Tel: (012) 842 4000 
 

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THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 19 NOVEMBER 2020 
 
A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens. 
 
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license and nationality. 
NB: Non-RSA Citizens/work permit holders must attach certified copies) as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees must be e-mail to ISWCV@arc.agric.za. 
 
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.